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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,000 cc

LB10 ZSLMOT history

LB10 ZSL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 191,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
191,693 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 ZSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 ZSL was last recorded at 191,693 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,675 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
12,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,693 miles
  • 2023 – 189,011 miles
  • 2022 – 185,516 miles
  • 2021 – 181,032 miles
  • 2019 – 173,830 miles
  • 2018 – 164,121 miles
  • 2017 – 144,710 miles
  • 2016 – 121,896 miles
  • 2015 – 99,032 miles
  • 2014 – 74,745 miles
  • 2013 – 53,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,693 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,693 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    191,693 miles
    Test number
    645473002272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail191,675 miles (+2,664)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,675 miles
    Test number
    948638005768
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety excessive fuel leaking from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed fuel leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

  3. Pass189,011 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    189,011 miles
    Test number
    304576951709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail188,999 miles (+3,483)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,999 miles
    Test number
    476665638430
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (4) FOUR inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass185,516 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    185,516 miles
    Test number
    168638528542
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel Fuel Tank Heat Shield Missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail185,511 miles (+4,479)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,511 miles
    Test number
    184707874705
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due To Breather Pipe Broken. Excessive Smoke/Smell Into Cockpit. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Breather Pipe Broken. (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel Fuel Tank Heat Shield Missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass181,032 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    181,032 miles
    Test number
    544128033749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near excessive (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside wing mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail181,031 miles (+7,201)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,031 miles
    Test number
    534646461164
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near excessive (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside wing mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass173,830 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,830 miles
    Test number
    549936542793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light on.

  10. Fail173,830 miles (+9,709)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,830 miles
    Test number
    935465347002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light on.

  11. Pass164,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,121 miles
    Test number
    435093826606
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted (inspection)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted (inspection)

  12. Fail164,120 miles (+19,410)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,120 miles
    Test number
    647269923613
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted (inspection)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted (inspection)

  13. Pass144,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    144,710 miles
    Test number
    376661932874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail144,708 miles (+22,812)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,708 miles
    Test number
    267935481621
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass121,896 miles (+22,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,896 miles
    Test number
    909459305017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass99,032 miles (+24,287)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,032 miles
    Test number
    969793296929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,745 miles (+20,777)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,745 miles
    Test number
    829832554280
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass53,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    578523303219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail53,968 miles2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    497943203285
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LB10 ZSL

Does LB10 ZSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB10 ZSL expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB10 ZSL?
The MOT on LB10 ZSL expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB10 ZSL done?
LB10 ZSL was recorded at 191,693 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 12,216 miles a year.
Has LB10 ZSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 ZSL has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB10 ZSL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB10 ZSL find?
LB10 ZSL passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, inner bush; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, inner bush.

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